New laws planned following three deaths and rising accidents involving electric scooters The government is moving to make helmets mandatory for e-scooter users following an increase in accidents involving the vehicles, with plans to tighten laws including speed limits and stronger enforcement against underage riders. Three people died in e-scooter accidents in Ireland last year, … Read more
Medical researchers are sounding the alarm over rising e-scooter-related injuries, revealing a stark safety gap that could put riders at serious risk. A comprehensive study conducted at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown has uncovered a troubling trend: less than 10% of e-scooter accident victims were wearing helmets when they arrived at the emergency department. The research highlights … Read more
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has called on parents to avoid purchasing e-scooters, scramblers, or quad bikes as Christmas gifts for children due to significant safety risks. New laws introduced in May stipulate that e-scooter users must be at least 16 years old, and these vehicles are prohibited on footpaths and from carrying passengers. Between … Read more